This is something they definitely did not teach you in photography school. How do you go to the washroom when you’re doing event photography?
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Pragmatic Photography
Pragmatic: relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters. Practical as opposed to idealistic.
A pragmatic photographer is more concerned with getting the job done rather than making an artistic statement.
Many people who take pictures with their cellphone camera are pragmatic photographers. They want a photo without any fuss and without much thought.
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2022 Year End
At the end of another year, I wanted to thank you for reading this blog.
This site was never meant to be a high-traffic web site filled with advertisements, affiliate links and product reviews. There are far too many other web sites like that.
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A Good Example Of Bad Public Relations
Today I received an unwanted press release from a Toronto public relations company. It was a good example of what not to do especially if you’re claiming to be a professional communications company.
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Reselling Editorial Photos
It’s not uncommon for the subject of an editorial photo to ask the photographer for a copy of the picture that was published. Usually the person just wants a souvenir photo of themselves.
Retouching Family Photos
Imperfections and distractions in family photos aren’t often a big deal and can be easily overlooked. But if a picture is going to be printed large and hung on a wall then you might consider photo retouching to fix any technical errors, remove blemishes and enhance the image to look its best.
Camera Bag Security
A photographer friend recently had their camera gear stolen while shooting a corporate event at a hotel. They put their fully loaded camera bag down for just a couple minutes . . .
We all know to never leave our gear unattended when in public. But that’s often easier said than done.
I use a wheeled case as much as possible not only because it takes the weight off my shoulders but also because it’s easier to secure a wheeled case than an over-the-shoulder bag. A Pelican case or similar is best because there are no zippers and you can lock the lid. Zippers are relatively easy to poke open with a screwdriver, a fork or even a ballpoint pen. Some zippers are made more puncture-resistant than others.
I have several homemade, plastic-coated steel cables of various lengths and matching padlocks. These cables are used on location, in my car trunk and in hotel rooms.
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